Culture Desk Popular music star Partha Barua has played an instrumental role in a new project for children. This project aims to bring out new original songs for children. The first manifestations of this project, a compilation of twelve songs…
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Sui Dhaaga gets decent response at the box-office on first day
Varun Dhawan and Anushka Sharma’s Sui Dhaaga has finally hit the screens on Friday and has opened to a decent response at the box-office. The early shows of the film have registered an occupancy close to 40% which is pretty…
Amitabh to start work with Nagraj Manjule
Entertainment Desk Busy with his television show, Kaun Banega Crorepati 2018 and soon to begin promotions of his next – Thugs Of Hindostan, megastar Amitabh Bachchan has a lot on his plate. Another interesting project he intends to begin work…
Eco-fashion becomes catwalk reality
It may have been a long time coming, but eco-fashion is no longer a hippie pipe dream. Biker jackets made from pineapple leaves and leather tanned with olive extract rather than hugely polluting chemicals are now within reach, experts say.
Chittagong sees “Legacy of Rock n’ Roll
Culture Desk The event, held at the Mezban Ball room of Radisson Blue Hotel, started at 4pm and ended at 11pm.
Hollywood dives deep into 1980s Israeli spy ‘resort’ in Sudan
The brochure portrayed it as a divers’ paradise located along the Red Sea in Sudan. It was in fact one of the Israeli intelligence agency’s most audacious operations.
17th Dhaka Int’l Film Fest to begin January 10
Culture Desk The 17th Dhaka International Film Festival (DIFF)-2019 will begin on January 10 next with the theme ‘Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society’ amid much enthusiasm and festivity.
Rishi Kapoor, Juhi Chawla to reunite for a comedy
Frequent collaborators Rishi Kapoor and Juhi Chawla will reunite for a family comedy produced by Sony Pictures International and MacGuffin Pictures, reported Variety. The film will reunite Kapoor and Chawla 22 years after their last film ‘Daraar’ .
“SRK is very sure about himself.” – Aanand L Rai
Entertainment Desk Aanand L Rai and Shah Rukh Khan are teaming up for the first time for the mega movie Zero. The film revolves around SRK along with Katrina Kaif and Anushka Sharma.
Award giving ceremony of 41st Moushumi Children Competition held
Culture Desk Under the title “41st Moushumi Children Competition”, Bangladesh Shishu Academy arranged a national level contest, where the child artistes from eight divisions participated. The prize giving ceremony was recently held on the Academy premises.
Salman’s Loveratri to be called LoveYatri
Culture Desk Salman Khan’s upcoming production, ‘Loveratri’ ran into trouble owing to its title which had hurt Hindu sentiments. The film launches Salman Khan’s brother in law, Aayush Sharma in Bollywood and also marks the debut of the beautiful Warina…
Paris show blends happiness, melancholia of young Picasso
More than 300 works from two key periods in Pablo Picasso’s early years go on display in Paris on Tuesday, the first time they have been brought together in the city where the Spanish master took his first steps toward…
DU Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall holds cultural programme
Culture Desk Bangamata Sheikh Fazilatunnesa Mujib Hall of Dhaka University (DU) organized its annual cultural programme and prize giving ceremony of internal sports and literature competition at the Hall Auditorium on Saturday.
Nazrul Sangeet workshop ends at Barishal
Barishal Correspondent A two-day long Nazrul Sangeet workshop was held at Barisal on Friday and Saturday. The program was organized by Bangladesh Nazrul Sangeet Sangstha (BNSS) and supported by Nazrul Sangskritik Jote, Barisal (NSJB).
Thugs of Hindostan’s first look to be unveiled in 3 days
Entertainment Desk Thugs of Hindostan is undoubtedly one of the most awaited film of the year because it promises to be a larger than life, never seen before visual and cinematic extravaganza.
‘Bengali Beauty’ to screen in Chinese cinemas on next January
Flim ‘Bengali Beauty,’ is set to re-release in Bangladesh on October 5. It was previously scheduled to be released on September 21 but the date has been pushed back for Rahsaan’s convenience. Rahsaan Noor’s “Bengali Beauty” will be the first…
Marc Jacobs brings back ‘polished’ to NY Fashion Week
Marc Jacobs, the darling of American high fashion, kept fashionistas kicking their heels Wednesday, before bringing the house down 90 minutes late with a dexterous display of 1950s glamor, pastels and ruffles.
Elton John starts long goodbye
Elton John took fans down memory lane as he launched his “Farewell Yellow Brick Road” world tour that will bring his touring career to an end.
Thai film company to retell cave boy saga
A Thai-based film company has joined the scramble to retell the dramatic story of the 12 young footballers and their coach who were freed from a flooded cave, one of the producers said Tuesday.
Artist camp held marking Shahabuddin’s birthday
An artist camp and children’s drawing competition were held here yesterday marking the 69th birth anniversary of internationally-acclaimed Bangladeshi artist and freedom fighter Shahabuddin Ahmed.
Gaaner Raza’ auditions in October
Culture Desk A reality show for singers age six to 13, named ‘Gaaner Raza,’ will be launched in October. The show, based on a music festival, is an initiative of ACI Pure Spices and Channel i, to provide creative psychological…
‘Haldaa’ screens in Russia
Entertainment Desk Bangladeshi actor turned filmmaker Tauquir Ahmed’s acclaimed film, ‘Haldaa,’ will be screened at the Kazan International Muslim Film Festival 2018’s competitive section in Russia.
Netflix opens Toronto film festival
The Toronto International Film Festival launched on Thursday with a Netflix production — the first time any major movie showcase has opened on a release not intended for theaters.
Russia’s ‘biggest Beatles fan’ dies in Saint Petersburg
A man nicknamed Russia’s “biggest Beatles fan” has died in Saint Petersburg at the age of 73 after failing to realise a long-held dream to create a temple to the British band’s music.
Remembering Uttam Kumar, the uncrowned king of Bengali cinema
Uttam Kumar was an Indian film actor, director, producer, singer, composer and playback singer who predominantly worked in Indian Cinema. Kumar is widely regarded as one of the most popular and beloved actors ever in India.
Stars celebrate Queen Aretha at marathon funeral
Former presidents, stars and musical royalty paid joyous tribute to Aretha Franklin at her marathon funeral on Friday, leading her family and members of the public in bidding goodbye to America’s “Queen of Soul.” The formal part of the service…
Kazi Sayed Ahmed’s 7th solo Art show begins at AFD
Dhaka, September 01 – The inaugural ceremony of the seventh solo art exhibition by artist Kazi Sayed Ahmed titled ‘Surface as Symbol’ was held on Friday, 31 August 2018 at Alliance Francoise Dhaka.
Five-day-long theatre fest begins Sep 4
Entertainment Desk The Industrial Develop-ment Leasing Company of Bangladesh Limited (IDLC) is going to organize a five-day long theatre festival, “Let theatre be a source of Joy,” from 4 to 8 September, 2018, aiming to celebrate the heritage of theatre…
Kazi Sayed’s 7th solo art exhibition at AFD from 31 Aug
The inaugural ceremony of the seventh solo art exhibition by artist Kazi Sayed Ahmed titled ‘Surface as Symbol’ by artist Kazi Sayed Ahmed will be held at AFD on Friday, 31 August 2018 at 5.30 pm.
18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh begins on Sept 1
The largest fine art festival in Asia titled “The 18th Asian Art Biennale Bangladesh-2018” will begin at Bangladesh Shilpakala Academy in the capital on September 1.